In the interval of time between the G7 of this past June in Bavaria and the upcoming world conference on Climate in Paris in December, many Countries are adopting measures for addressing climate change.
There is now widespread awareness that the problem of global warming is not only theoretical, but has made an increasingly evident impact on the economy of various Countries.
Last month the United States presented an ambitious program of action to combat the problem. The plan, proposed directly by President Obama, has been named America’s Clean Power Plan and is considered the most important step ever taken by a nation in this area.
Very ambitious objectives, but we have to act fast
To limit the emissions of CO2 from power plants and reduce emissions of the Country by 32% by 2030. This main objective will be achieved only if the United States is able to abandon coal in favor of renewable sources. The President has therefore asked each State to present annually a concrete proposal for helping to reach the national target. For this reason, it is estimated that within a few months new forms of incentives for the production of renewable energy, such as wind, solar, geothermal, etc. will be presented.
The United States, as well as Europe and some other nations (even China has decided to push hard for renewables) have decided to deal decisively with the issue of climate change. But to meet this challenge a global commitment is necessary that it is hoped will be reached during the upcoming summit in Paris.
What is at stake, beyond the protection of the environment, is above all the future of our children and the whole of society.